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John Downes MW

John Downes MW

Became an MW 1994

Based in United Kingdom

Nationality British

Languages English

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JOHN DOWNES MW.

John is a speaker and host, television and radio broadcaster, animator, podcaster and writer on wine.

MASTER OF WINE ENTERTAINMENT.

Presenting corporate wine events from London to Sydney, Cape Town to Perth, "helping my clients get closer to their clients through wine", John has inspired thousands of people, experts and beginners alike, always blending laughter, learning and of course, tasting great wines.

BEHAVIOURAL WINE TASTING.

John's unique POUR BETTER DECISIONS event with Behavioural Economist Greg Davies combines Decision Science, Live Psychology experiment and wine, helping people make better business decisions by eliminating Decision Bias with the help of WINE.

www.johndownes.com/pour-better-decisions

ANIMATION.

John has created DOWNES IN ONE, (minute). short animation videos to get an understanding of wine to the consumer, enthusiast and beginner alike.

TELEVISION.

John has a regular wine slot on TalkTV and has also on appeared on 'Rip Off Britain', 'Countryfile' and 'Breakfast' on BBC 1, 'Working Lunch' & 'Ready Steady Cook' on BBC 2, BBC News 24, BBC World, CNBC, CNN and GMTV.

RADIO.

Radio appearances include BBC 5Live, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, BBC Southern Counties, LBC, Talk Radio and SAfm.

PODCASTS.

John has recorded the podcast series 'Drink Better Drink Less' with TV and Radio presenter Adrian Chiles.

WRITING & JOURNALISM.

Newspapers, Magazines & Online.

REPRESENTED BY; Felix de Wolfe, London W.1. (www.felixdewolfe.com)

www.johndownes.com

Primary area(s) of work: Communication

Industry sector(s): Broadcasting, Educator, Events, Journalism

Wine styles: Champagne, English sparkling wines, Sparkling wine, Still red, Still rosé, Still white, Still wines, Sweet wines

Specialisms: Broadcasting, Digital communications, Events, Food and wine pairing, Investment strategies, Podcasts, Restaurant wines, TV